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Function of the Hair cortex and cuticle
The cortex cells give hair its strength
and elasticity, while the cuticle
reflects its condition.
If the protective scales of the
cuticle are undamaged and lie flat,
hair appears shiny and healthy, and is soft and manageable, but if they have
been broken or damaged through
straightening or colouring, hair looks
dull and unhealthy.
Environmental
factors, including sunlight, air pollution and wind can also damage
the cuticle. The more damaged it is, the more tangled hair becomes and
the more difficult it is to brush. Hair
with smooth cuticle surfaces, on the
other hand, reflects more light than
hair with rough cuticle surfaces,
which is why straight hair appears
glossier than curly hair.
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